WTF Is Nutritional Yeast?
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Mac ‘N’ ”Cheese”
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter or butter substitute
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon flour
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup milk or unsweetened nut milk
½ cup nutritional yeast
2 cups dry elbow pasta, prepared
PREPARATION
1. In a large pot over medium heat, add butter and allow to melt. Once melted, add onion and cook until soft.
2. Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and stir until combined.
3. Slowly add in milk, whisking as you pour. Cook for 3-5 minutes, whisking frequently until thickened.
4. Add nutritional yeast and whisk to combine.
5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and combine well, adding a little more milk if necessary to reach desired creaminess.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Inspired by the recipe here
Popcorn Seasoning
INGREDIENTS
1 bag popcorn, prepared
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
PREPARATION
1. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over prepared popcorn.
2. Enjoy!
Salad Dressing
INGREDIENTS
½ cup olive oil
½ cup apple cider vinegar
3 cloves minced garlic
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
PREPARATION
1. Add all ingredients into a mason jar or serving container. Secure lid and shake well to combine.
2. Serve over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Inspired by the recipe here
“Noocho” Cheese Dip
INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and boiled
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and boiled
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup nutritional yeast
PREPARATION
1. In a blender or food processor, add boiled potatoes, carrots, olive oil, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid as necessary to reach desired consistency.
2. Serve immediately with chips or raw veggies and enjoy!
